Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit

The Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit, located at 1003 Waterman Avenue in East Providence, had its grand opening on October 8, 2005 and opened permanently on May 25, 2006.

The Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit has had over 1000 visitors from eighteen states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and eight foreign countries since its opening. Read more ...

Dr. Isadore Ramos, the recently elected East Providence mayor, his daughter Karen Boyd and her daughter, Tala Boyd, 12, and Cynthia Campbell, all from East Providence, look closely at an old photograph on display at the new Cape Verdean Museum, 1003 Waterman Ave., East Providence. Photograph by Freida Squires, Providence Journal in 3/2006

Cape Verdeans and non-Cape Verdeans have come to view the exhibits, learn about the geography and history of Cape Verde, and to see about the Cape Verdean American experience and culture. They have come to view historical and informational movies and to search in long pictures for the face of an ancestor, friend or neighbor.

The late Daniel Lima from East Providence and George Gomes from Providence, look over the new Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit at 1003 Waterman Ave., East Providence. Organizers say they don't think there is a museum in America to date that is dedicated to Cape Verdeans. Photograph by Freida Squires, Providence Journal in 3/2006

Over thirty community contributors have donated or loaned the artifacts, photos, documents and DVDs which make up the exhibit. The Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit is truly an effort of the community for the community.

On October 9, 2006 the Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit was honored with the visits of His Excellency Jose Maria Neves, Prime Minister of the Republic of Cape Verde, The Honorable Victor Borges, Minister of Foreign Affairs Cooperation and Communities, The Honorable Jose Brito, Ambassador to the United States from the Republic of Cape Verde, The Honorable Maria Jesus Mascarenhas, Consul General of Boston from the Republic of Cape Verde.

Open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, the museum has been staffed by volunteers. During the months of December, January and February, The Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit will be opened by appointment only by calling (401) 228-7292 and also at (401) 222-4137 for special arrangements to open for groups.

The museum reopened on Saturday, March 8, 2008. The hours of operation are: Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and on Saturdays from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Please view our Newsletter for upcoming events.